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Topic Snapshot: Federal Legislation and Guidance (2011) -- Available formats: html
Overview of resources available for this topic.General
CFED Powerpoint (2011) -- Available formats: ppt
Powerpoint for Tom Foley's legislative updateTelework Program: Increasing Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities (2006) -- Available formats: pdf
A Report on the First Two years of Program Operations of the Telework Program FY 2004- FY 2005Expanding the Reach of People with Disabilities (2005) -- Available formats: other txt rtf
Report on the Third Year of Operation of the Alternative Financing Program for Individuals with DisabilitiesReports
FY 07 & 08 Annual Report to Congress (2013) -- Available formats: pdf word
This is the RSA annual report to Congress on the activities and outcomes for the AT Act Entities. This document can also be found at http://www2.ed.gov/about/reports/annual/rsa/atsg/2007-08/index.htmlAnnual Report to Congress on the Assistive Technology Act, as Amended for Fiscal Year 2006 (2009) -- Available formats: pdf word
This report contains information about the history of the AT Act, Section 4 on the Statewide AT programs, and Title 3 on the Alternative Financing Programs.Resources regarding updated IRS Form 990 (2009) -- Available formats: html
A collection of resources regarding changes to the IRS Form 990 required of nonprofit organizations. Includes samples of required policy pieces submitted by AFPs.Evaluation Study of Alternative Financing Program (2008) -- Available formats: txt rtf
Independent evaluation of the 33 AFPs that focuses on factors that lead to success and sustainability.RSA Technical Assistance Circular for Telework (2007) -- Available formats: pdf rtf
RSA issued this technical assistance ciruclar in 2007, which provides guidance to telework programs regarding acceptable items for purchase with telework loans.Addressing the Assistive Technology Needs of Individuals with Disabilities Through Financial Loans (2006) -- Available formats: pdf rtf txt
Report on the Fourth and Fifth Years of Operation of the Alternative Financing Program for Individuals with DisabilitiesRSA Technical Assistance Circular for AFPs - September 7, 2006 (2006) -- Available formats: rtf
Rehabilitation Services Administration Technical Assistance Circular (TAC) dated September 7, 2006 that offers a framework for AFPs to help them determine if a particular device is assistive technology for the purposes of providing a financial loan.Alternative Financing Mechanisms Title III, Assistive Technology Act of 1998 First Annual Report to Congress by the U.S. Department of Education (2002) -- Available formats: pdf txt
First Annual Report to Congress on the Title III Alternative Loan Programs.SSA Program Operating Manual for AFI and IDA Rules (2001) -- Available formats: rtf
This is the operating manual that SSA uses. It contanins the rules pertaining to AFI IDAs concerning income and benefits.Legislation
2009 Telework Forum Follow-Up - July 14, 2009 (2009) -- Available formats: rtf mp3
This call provides a recap of major issues that were discussed at the 2009 Telework Forum in Arlington, VA. A presentation on the microenterprise development field was given by NATTAP. Rob Groenendaal, Brian Bard, and Jeremy Buzzell from RSA provided insight into the case-by-case evaluation standard established in the 2007 Telework Technical Assistance Circular.CBO Subject to Audit (2007) -- Available formats: html
Questions of Interest - Highlights from the Loan Program Listserv DiscussionsRSA Dear Colleague Letter- March 8, 2007 (2007) -- Available formats: pdf rtf
Regarding grant writing by AFP and Telework granteesRSA: Directions for Home Based Employment and Self-Employment (2007) -- Available formats: pdf
This presentation spells out the key considerations for telework loan programs must decide when determining if the items requested for purchase with a telework loan are with the guidelines of the program.State Funds/Public Funds and Federal Funds (2007) -- Available formats: html
Questions of Interest - Highlights from the Loan Program Listserv DiscussionsConsumer Counseling (2006) -- Available formats: html
Questions of Interest - Highlights from the Loan Program Listserv DiscussionsDefining AT for Loan Programs - Teleconference - October 10, 2006 (2006) -- Available formats: rtf mp3
This call provides an overview of the Rehabilitation Services Administration Technical Assistance Circular (TAC) dated September 7, 2006 that offers a framework for AFPs to help them determine if a particular device is assistive technology for the purposes of providing a financial loan. Jeremy Buzzell of RSA is the presenter.Grant Funds used for Resource Development - Fund Raising (2006) -- Available formats: html
Questions of Interest - Highlights from the Loan Program Listserv DiscussionsGrant Funds used for Resource Development - Grant Writing (2006) -- Available formats: html
Questions of Interest - Highlights from the Loan Program Listserv DiscussionsInsuring AFP Funds (2006) -- Available formats: html
Questions of Interest - Highlights from the Loan Program Listserv DiscussionsInvesting in Stocks (2006) -- Available formats: html
Questions of Interest - Highlights from the Loan Program Listserv DiscussionsSeparate Account for Each Grant (2006) -- Available formats: html
Questions of Interest - Highlights from the Loan Program Listserv DiscussionsUse of Grant Funds to Pay for Audit (2006) -- Available formats: html
Questions of Interest - Highlights from the Loan Program Listserv DiscussionsInterest Income (2005) -- Available formats: html
Questions of Interest - Highlights from the Loan Program Listserv DiscussionsInvestment of Funds (2005) -- Available formats: html
Questions of Interest - Highlights from the Loan Program Listserv DiscussionsLoans for Training, Repairs, Warranties (2005) -- Available formats: html
Questions of Interest - Highlights from the Loan Program Listserv DiscussionsMatch Funds (2005) -- Available formats: html
Questions of Interest - Highlights from the Loan Program Listserv DiscussionsOMB Circular A-122, Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations (05/10/2004) (2004) -- Available formats: pdf html
Non-Profit Organizations follow: A-122 for cost principles, Relocated to 2 CFR, Part 230 (362k) A-110 for administrative requirements A-133 for audit requirementsOMB Circular A-21, Cost Principles for Educational Institutions (05/10/2004) (2004) -- Available formats: pdf html external
This Circular establishes principles for determining costs applicable to grants, contracts, and other agreements with educational institutions. The principles deal with the subject of cost determination, and make no attempt to identify the circumstances or dictate the extent of agency and institutional participation in the financing of a particular project. Educational Institutions (even if part of a State or local government) follow: A-21 for cost principles, Relocated to 2 CFR, Part 220 (384k) A-110 for administrative requirements, Relocated to 2 CFR, Part 215 (280k) A-133 for audit requirementsOMB Circular A-87, Cost Principles for State, Local and Indian Tribal Governments (05/10/2004) (2004) -- Available formats: pdf html
States, local governments, and Indian Tribes follow: A-87 for cost principles, Relocated to 2 CFR, Part 225 (362k) A-102 for administrative requirements A-133 for audit requirementsFinancial Loan Program Specifications 2000 (2000) -- Available formats: pdf other
US Dept. of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research; Notice of Funding Priorities Federal Register June 5, 2000Assistive Tecnology Act of 1998 (1999) -- Available formats: pdf txt
Assistive Technology Act legislation - full statuteTeleconferences
AFP New Director Series: The History of the AT Act - March 22, 2011 (2011) -- Available formats: mp3
During this call of the New Directors of AFP series, Rob Groenendaal from RSA presents on the history of the federal legislation leading to the current AT Act. The several iterations of the legislation, the impact on states, and current trends are all discussed.
